Dove Meadows Community Improvement Association

Neighborhood Watch Committee

Block Captains-October 2007

Grey Feather-Gene & Susie Basler
White Wing-Vacant
Mourning Dove-Vacant
Dove Meadows-Vacant
Morning Mist Lane-Mike Rafferty
Arbor Dawn-Vacant
Quiet Creek-Vacant
Morning Rose-Vacant
Crossbranch Drive-Vacant
Cottage Park-Vacant
Lauran Park-Vacant
Sandy Ridge Circle-PJ Henderson
Sandy Ridge Circle-Derrick Enloe
Summer Haven-Vacant
Bending Brook-John Quick
Bending Brook-Julie Cooper
Mill Cross Lane-Vacant
Ivory Creek-Vacant
Crimson Cove-Vacant
Linden Grove-Sheryl Gates
Gate Creek-Vacant
Wellbrook-Ken & Laurie Eaton

Meeting Minutes

Dove Meadows Neighborhood Watch Meeting Notes
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7pm at the VFW Hall


Block Captains in Attendance
Mike Rafferty
Belinda Orta
Derrick Enloe
Julie Cooper
Sheryl Gates
Laurie Eaton
Susie Basler
Mario Galdos

Guest
Officer Chris Duprat- Schertz PD

Topics of Discussion
• Dangerous situation because of unsafe drivers at school arrival and dismissal time at Watts Elementary. Signs not being heeded, speeding vehicles making unsafe situation for children, etc. Officer Duprat contacting ISD Police to patrol area.
• Question was raised regarding whether or not Schertz Police have jurisdiction over the pool and pavilion area even though it is private property. If something unsafe, disruptive, or illegal is going on, it is a police matter and can be dealt with.
• Curfew for Minors Weekdays 11pm
Weekends 1am
• Graffiti on Dove Meadows sign at back entrance Phase I on Silvertree. Officer Duprat asked that it not be removed until Schertz Police can photograph the vandalism.
• Dove Meadows residents continue blocking the sidewalk with their vehicles.
• Committee is interested in having a neighborhood-wide National Night Out function. National Night out is set for Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
• Discussed actively helping to recruit more Block Captains. Set minimum goal of 1 Block Captain per street.



Tips from Officer Duprat
• Lock your car. There are more car burglaries than thefts in this area. Don’t make it easy for them.
• Test your home security system. Do you have an exterior alarm siren box so people outside of your home can hear if there is trouble?
• The citizens of Dove Meadows are the eyes and ears for the police department. The police cannot be everywhere at once. If something looks amiss, it probably is; Call it in.
• Consider enrolling in the Citizens on Patrol Program/ the Citizens Police Academy (August) To find out more contact Officer Duprat at the Schertz PD.


Helpful Numbers or Resources
• Schertz PD Non Emergency Line 658-5321
• 311 (One call to City Hall)
Schertz 311 is the City's non-emergency number. It is a simple, three-digit number residents, businesses and visitors can call to reach the City to inquire about services, report problems, check the status of issues, get general information, or be transferred to any one of the City Departments.
• Be sure to check the Dove Meadows CIA Neighborhood Link website for the most up to date information. www.neighborhoodlink.com/schertz/dove